Psychiatric Technician: Patient Care & Crisis Intervention

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, seeks a motivated Psychiatric Technician to join Behavioral Health Services. You will assist patients with ADLs, monitor safety, and support care teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, CPI training, and oxygen certification within 6 months. You must be able to perform 15-minute checks, document accurately, and respond to crises.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI training required.
• Oxygen certification within 6 months of hire.
• Update CPI training every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Assists all patients with activities of daily living.
• Conducts 15-minute safety checks and room inspections.
• Assists with admission and discharge maintaining patient safety.
• Assists patients at meals with trays and safety.
• Performs accu-checks and monitor vital signs.
• Carries out patient care tasks as directed by Charge Nurse.
• Intervenes verbally and physically with assaultive patients; crisis intervention skills required.
• Documents in flow sheets (15-minute checks, graphs, restraint flow sheets, I&D flow sheets, patient education and diabetic flow sheets).
• Supports recreational staff with activities.
• Attends mandatory trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

High school degree or equivalent

BLS certification

CPI training

Oxygen certification (Medication Aide Training Hospital-based)

Job description

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, seeks a motivated Psychiatric Technician to join Behavioral Health Services. You will assist patients with ADLs, monitor safety, and support care teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, CPI training, and oxygen certification within 6 months. You must be able to perform 15-minute checks, document accurately, and respond to crises.